Summary: 27 May 2008, Brussels - Press Release of the Council of the European Union, 2869th Council meeting General Affairs and External Relations, General Affairs, 26 May 2008
* The 2870th meeting on External Relations is the subject of a separate press release (9868/08).
Main results of the Council
The Council approved negotiating directives for a new comprehensive framework agreement with Russia.
The negotiations will aim to conclude an agreement to replace the current partnership and cooperation agreement, including a broader range of areas for cooperation and enabling the future development of bilateral relations in various sectors.
CONTENTS: ITEMS DEBATED
PREPARATION OF THE JUNE MEETING OF THE EUROPEAN COUNCIL
OTHER ITEMS APPROVED
EXTERNAL RELATIONS
- EU-Russia relations - Negotiating directives for a new agreement
- EU special representative for Afghanistan - Extension of mandate
- Annual report on common foreign and security policy
- EU/Switzerland - Agreement on the free movement of persons - EU enlargement
- Agreements with Georgia and Armenia - EU enlargement
EUROPEAN SECURITY AND DEFENCE POLICY
- Single progress report on EU military capabilities
- European security and defence policy annual report on training
- EU exercise programme for the 2009-2013 period
DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION
- United Nations conference on trade and development
- Commodities
TRADE POLICY
- Ukraine - Steel products
GENERAL AFFAIRS
- Proceedings in the Council's different configurations
ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
- Recovery of claims on certain levies, duties and taxes
BUDGET
- Surplus resulting from implementation of the 2007 budget
FISHERIES
- EU/Seychelles partnership agreement
AGRICULTURE
- Community tobacco fund
- Scrutiny of transactions by the guarantee fund
For details, download the complete General Affairs Council Conclusions.
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